News & Insights
- Trademark Law Alert: U.S. Court of Appeals Affirms-Shoe “Parody” was a Trademark InfringementWilliam M. Borchard
- Jonathan King presents at Temple University Graduate Business of Music classJonathan Z. King
- Four Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Attorneys named as 2023 WWL Thought Leaders – USA – Intellectual PropertyWilliam M. Borchard, Kieran G. Doyle, Joel Karni Schmidt, Deborah K. Squiers
- Beverage & Hospitality Industry Insight: Wine and Bars are Inherently Related for Trademark Registration PurposesWilliam M. Borchard
Case Studies
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
What They Say
Mary Donovan “demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness and judgement, and guides her clients in a way that is sensitive to their budgetary concerns. She is well connected and highly regarded in the wider trademark community, and has excellent relations with local counsel worldwide. She is a pleasure to work with on all aspects of trademark prosecution, enforcement and litigation, as well as unfair competition, internet and advertising issues.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“Across virtually every industry area, [Maryann] Licciardi delivers comprehensive and effective trademark counsel, supporting the commercial objectives through strategic portfolio management and penetrating enforcement.”
2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals”In cases where settlements are possible, [CLL's] lawyers will always foster settlement. However, in cases where they have to litigate hard, they do. Moreover, the time given to each matter is ample despite their busy schedules. I’ve always found that they make clients feel special and, often, the feeling is that my matter is the only matter they are handling because of the constant care given to it. This is rare in law firm partners.”
2022 The Legal 500“A phenomenal trademark firm, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman is a repository of trust for many A-list brands. It operates a technologically sophisticated and secure practice and makes appropriate staffing levels, flexible and cost-effective fee arrangements and responsiveness points of emphasis – all while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality and results.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark ProfessionalsMaryann Licciardi shows “incredible skill in moving difficult matters forward in the right direction and really understands clients’ business needs and priorities.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Why Us
Founded in 1957, we maintain long-term relationships by providing sound advice, quality legal work, and highly-responsive, personalized service.
What We Do
We represent clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The boutique size of our firm, and the breadth of our practice capabilities, allow us to provide a multidisciplinary approach in a cost-effective manner.
Our Clients
Our experience spans a broad range of industries and is international in scope. We appreciate the opportunity of growing with successful companies and brands, as well as creative individuals and accomplished executives.